Viking Adventurers Day Trip at Lake Macbride
Northwest Junior High students from Iowa City joined the Viking Adventurers club for an outdoor outing at Lake Macbride. The trip offered nature exploration and teamwork activities in a day of learning through adventure.
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Iowa panel approves hog operation despite local concerns
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission voted unanimously on Monday to approve Matt Ditch's hog operation permit. The decision faced opposition from Linn County Board of Supervisors and neighbors who raised concerns about environmental impact and neighborhood effects.
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Obamacare website hits new technical problems Monday
Reports say users faced additional glitches on the health care site as issues spilled into Monday, affecting navigation and access to services across multiple accounts and pages.
University graduate Michael Lynch auditions on The Voice
Michael Lynch from the University of Iowa stunned three coaches with a 90 second audition. After the performance he joined Christina Aguilera in an impromptu dancing duet during Page 8A coverage.
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Ohio State Faces Questions as Win Streak Continues
Ohio State sits 6-0 with an 18 game streak but faces scrutiny over its level of competition. Analysts wonder if the run is sustainable as questions linger about the team's overall strength.
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Algae blooms flood Iowa lakes raising toxic advisories
Iowa lakes face widespread algae blooms blamed on nutrient-rich water and heat. ISU limnologist John Downing notes 2013 may be an exceptional year as data from over 130 lakes are analyzed for toxic and harmful blooms.
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Environmental group rejects new water nutrient standards
The Iowa State Environmental Commission unanimously declined to set numeric nutrient standards for lakes. The DNR urged rejection citing insufficient time since last review and limited study of nutrient reduction results, following a petition by the Iowa Environmental Council and partners.
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Senators Move Toward Bipartisan Deal to End Shutdown
In Washington, Senate leaders Reid and McConnell report progress toward a bipartisan plan to reopen agencies and raise the debt limit. The deal would fund operations through mid January with sequester cuts, avert default, and trigger new budget talks by year end.
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Education Board Advances Monroe Sale and Lincoln Demolition
Cedar Rapids residents oppose the plan as the Cedar Rapids Community School District approves selling Monroe Elementary School property at 3200 Pioneer Ave SE for 9 million to the Affordable Housing Network for Monroe Villas. Five board members vote yes with one abstention and one nay.
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